After last week’s home Pennine League Premier Division clash against Queensbury fell victim to the weather, their first fixture in the new year is at home to Drighlington tomorrow.

And with Joe’s rooted to the foot of the table and leaders Drighlington having won 10 of their 11 games, the Huddersfield club clearly face a massive challenge.

At the same time, Slaithwaite Saracens will be determined to make it the perfect start to 2012.

After reaching the Holliday Cup final with a home win over Emley Moor a week ago, they visit Wibsey Warriors this weekend in what promises to be an intriguing mid-table Premier Division tussle.

Championship Division Moor, meanwhile, will be looking to bounce back when they host Ackworth Jaguars.

Newsome Panthers are also riding the crest of a wave after they beat Underbank six days ago to set up a Holliday final showdown against Slaithwaite on Easter Monday.

They’re also looking to secure promotion from Division I this year, although they face a severe test at home to leaders Bank Top Harriers.

Underbank’s home semi-final defeat will have hit them hard, but at least they can focus all their attention on their Third Division title challenge.

That continues tomorrow when they make the trip to Queen’s A, who are another of the leading sides.

In Division IV, bottom club Slaithwaite A will be hoping for a productive start to the year when they host Victoria Rangers, while Meltham All Blacks face a huge Division V test at leaders Queensbury A.

And in the first round of the Pennine President’s Cup, Lindley Swifts entertain Dearne Valley Bulldogs.